School Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Support Staff to work within Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) schools across Bolton and Wigan. This is a full-time role supporting children and young people aged 5–19.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs and who can provide consistent, compassionate support in an educational setting.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils aged 5–19 with SEN and SEMH needs

• Working either 1:1 or with small groups of students

• Assisting with both educational and emotional development

• Supporting pupils with behavioural needs in a structured environment

• Providing personal care where required

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs

• Comfortable providing personal care

• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach

• Full-time availability

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term opportunities

• Placement in either Bolton or Wigan – no requirement to travel between sites

• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in specialist education settings

If you are committed to supporting young people and want to build a meaningful career in education, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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